Learning+Support


 * Learning Support Department **

__** STUDY SKILLS: **__ The Itinerant Learning Support teacher is available for those students who have been identified as needing special education services. The duties of the Itinerant Learning Support Teacher include helping students prepare for tests and quizzes, receive specially-designed instruction for testing services, teaching organizational skills, prioritizing and completing homework assignments, and monitoring the student's progress in the general education curriculum.

__** Reading: **__ The course covers the Pennsylvania academic standards for Reading, Speaking, and Listening. This course utilizes the SRA Direct Instruction Reading Program, the Reading Mastery Plus Program, and The Strategies to Achieve Reading Success Program. They emphasize development in recognizing sight words, reading decoding/comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills. Improving reading levels is the primary goal of these programs.


 * __ Read System 44: __**

Read System 44 is a foundational reading program designed for the most challenged struggling readers in Grades 3-12. Intentionally metacognitive, System 44 helps students understand that the English language is a finite system of 44 sounds and 26 letters that can be mastered.

__** English, Science, and Social Studies: **__ The course covers the Pennsylvania academics standards for each content area. Learning Support students participate in these regular education classes. Depending on individual needs, the student could be placed in a class that utilizes the co-teaching model which allows the regular education teacher and special education teacher to work together to provide an optimal learning environment. Curricular adaptations and modifications are in accordance with each student's Individualized Educational Plan.

__** Math 180 (9th-10th-11th): **__ The course covers the Pennsylvania academics standards for Math. The programs are designed to give students basic skills as they continue to work toward grade level.

**MATH 180** is an innovative math intervention program by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. MATH 180 is a research-based program with proven results in raising student math achievement. MATH 180 uses cutting-edge technology to deliver individualized math instruction, provide valuable skills practice, and motivate students to develop confidence and fluency in math. In our MATH 180 class, students and teachers work together to: • Build essential math skills for college and career readiness. • Bring math proficiency up to grade level. • Develop mathematical practices and habits of mind. • Apply math skills to solve real-world problems. • Show students they can attain academic success in math.

__** Community Based Vocational Training: **__ 11th & 12th grades: Students participate in on-the-job training in the community in preparation for the transition from high school to adult life. Credits are earned toward graduation requirements.

__** Career & Technical Education at SCCTC: **__ 10th, 11th, and 12th grade


 * Each student's IEP will outline district requirements and level of classes offered at the senior high level.* **